Central Studios continues to redefine excellence in creative production services, catering to global fashion and luxury brands. With a 20-year track record based in Shanghai, China, Central Studios is a trusted brand for production services in Asia.

"Either working directly with brands or servicing many leading international production partners and agencies, our bilingual producers are experts at getting things done the way you’re used to and navigating cultural differences focusing on delivering premium creative services tailored to your needs.

Going beyond traditional motion and stills shoots, we have recently delivered projects across live streaming, event broadcast and immersive VR experiences with the Apple Vision Pro, including the Zara | AOYES Year of the Snake collaboration campaign featuring photo, film and live event broadcast to multiple platforms."

From concept to execution, Central Studios ensures seamless production, bolstered by its extensive network covering Greater China, Southeast Asia and beyond.

Clients include Zara, Louis Vuitton, Apple, La Mer, Aesop, Jordan, Loro Piana, Golden Goose, Piaget, Urban Revivo, and Dyson.

KANVID is your one-stop shop for all your visual content needs, from campaigns to ecommerce content and everything in between.

KANVID's experienced team of art directors, videographers, photographers, editors, and stylists bring your vision to life, leveraging the latest technology and in-house resources to deliver scalable solutions that perfectly match your brand.

Its full suite of production services can support you through each stage of your project including: casting, equipment hire, location scouting, post production and so much more.

"Our global reach reflects our diverse clientele. We've partnered with leading brands across industries to produce content for both the global and local markets, from retail giants like Kmart and Abercrombie & Fitch to luxury fashion brands like La Perla, Dunhill, Wolford and Zegna, to electronics powerhouses like HP and Klipsch. We can have the right resources at hand for any creative brief.

KANVID: Your trusted partner in visual storytelling.

Let's discuss your next project. Contact us today!"

Kindred Collective is a visual solutions company dedicated to the dynamic Asian advertising market. Based in Singapore, they have an extensive network of reliable partners across Asia. Whether you need recommendations for suitable photographer-directors for your Asian projects or full production support for international teams seeking trusted partners in the region, Kindred Collective’s producers are best placed to provide the latest local insights.

"We offer multi-disciplinary visual solutions across photography, film, illustration, tactile installations, and cutting-edge technology in CG and digital art. Our team brings a wealth of experience from working with multinational clients and advertising agencies over the years. We’ve been igniting ideas with the media and brands such as Apple, Adidas, Bose, Bytedance, Chrysler, Coca-Cola, Disney, McDonald's, Nike, P&G, Samsung, The North Face, Uniqlo for more than a decade."

"By bringing together the world’s most creative artists, we make inspiration traceable, bring creativity to life, and infuse brands with vitality. With offices in Beijing and Shanghai, we represent the most talented and dynamic artists in their field.

From celebrities to automotive, still life to fashion, our photographers are renowned across the Globe and trusted by the world’s most famous brands!

We are the bridge between China and the world."

Bloc Productions is a China-based creative production house producing stills and motion content since 2008.

"We provide full service production including art buying, casting, location scouting, post management and everything in-between with creativity at the centre of every project.

Our clients include: Acne Studios, Apple, BMW, Burberry, Chanel, Dior, Durex, GAP, Goretex, Huawei, Li Ning, Land Rover, L’Oreal, Me & City, Motorola, Nike, Old Navy, P&G, Pepsi, Prada, Puma, Sands Casinos, Sephora, SKII, Sony, Sprite, Standard Charter, Tommy Hilfiger, World Gold Council, to name a few."

Welcome to Showcase Asia, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photo & film production companies, photo agents, and photographers working out of the continent.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Bangkok (Photo / Film), Hong Kong (Photo / Film), Mumbai (Photo / Film), Shanghai (Photo / Film), Singapore (Photo / Film) and Tokyo (Photo / Film) directories.

Brands and publications including Nike, Lexus, Shiseido, Vogue, MasterCard, Zegna and Clarins, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Don't miss our recommended events:

• Following its success at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, the exhibition Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams will be presented at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo - an exceptional event that celebrates the sincere, singular ties between Dior and Japan. Until 28th May.
• Jhaveri Contemporary in Mumbai is delighted to announce Contact, an exhibition of two distinct series of photograms by artists Anwar Jalal Shemza and Simryn Gill. Until 25th February.

Our cover image was shot by Han Yang, and it's part of his 'Romantic Memories' project. More information on his Instagram.

"Amanacliq is a full service creative visual solution company dedicated to the dynamic Asia advertising market. With our partners, amana inc from Tokyo and Bernstein Andriulli from New York, we are able to provide multiple disciplined visual solutions across photography, film, illustration, CG, tactile installation, digital art and so on.

With the experience of working with most multinational clients and advertising agencies, we’ve been keeping sparking fresh ideas for the advertising industry and clients including Apple, Adidas, Coca-Cola, Disneyland, Nike, P&G, Bose, Chrysler, Lincoln, Pepsi, Unilever, McDonald's, and many more."

"From the very first moment of contact, Dillon Xiang has been a great person to work with. He offers excellent communication via email, Skype and dropbox including very clear and efficient exchanges about locations and creative needs, as well as collaboration for all production needs.

He has proven to be a great organiser, completing smooth pre-production and flawless handling with all administrative prep work such as visas and customs procedures, making us feel at home and very welcome.

I have worked previously with fixers in Israel, Switzerland, the US, Senegal and Namibia. Seldom have I enjoyed such a great personal service paired with such an intense level of professionalism." Sanne Kurz, Director, BVK.

Since she was a child, Brenda has always had a keen passion for the visual arts. What initially began as an uncomplicated enjoyment of drawing and painting, progressively built into an enchantment with photography, video and filmmaking; she later graduated in Mass Communication. Today, an appreciation, and even an obsession, for industrial, graphic, fashion and interior design can be found in her photography.

"Inspiration for my art emerges from a thoughtful examination of broadcast and digital media. Film, music, television, and all forms of internet and mobile communication are among the sources. However, far beyond the ordinary, my photography is contemplative, reflective and introspective. Even in my observations of people and their everyday interactions, I am able to cleverly and uniquely focus on the eccentricities and peculiarities of life."

Susan Sontag’s writings provide perhaps the greatest influence in Brenda's approach to photography. Sontag said that “life is not significant details, illuminated by flash, fixed forever. Photographs are." In her own art, Brenda has embraced this philosophy.

CL. LO is an award-winning still life photographer based in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Australia. With his distinguished photography talent, he was awarded and ranked as “World’s Top 5 Still Life Photographer” in 2020, “China’s Top 1 Still Life Photographers” in 2020 and 2019 and "Photographer of the Year in China" in 2018 at One Eyeland international photography award.

CL. LO Photography is a well established photographic studio proudly working with China’s and the world's leading luxury brands, magazines and advertising agencies. Under the art direction of CL. LO, a series of mesmerizing shots of fashion related products are used for numerous advertising key visuals, magazine features and art exhibitions.

Key clients include: Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Tiffany, Omega, Swarovski Fine Jewellery, L’Oréal Paris, Lancôme, Clarins, SK-II, Shiseido, Clé De Peau Beauté, Clinique, Fresh, Mini Cooper, Coca Cola, Johnnie Walker, GQ China, InStyle China, Numero China and more.